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Part Time Job Phishing Alert: CORNERSTONE JOB OFFER

Fake Job Scams Target UMBC Students

During the past week, DOIT has received notifications of several phishing emails. Below is a sample of a Phishing message that over 600 UMBC students have received. For privacy purposes the To...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:52 PM

Fake Covid-19 Fund Scam

No. The FTC Is NOT Offering You Any Money

Fake Covid-19 Fund Scam The FTC posted an article warning of a phishing scam that they recently discovered. In this scam, the malicious actor is sending email claiming to be from the FTC and...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:49 PM

Phishing Email Subject Lines

A Guide To Common Phishing Email Subjects

With COVID-19 and associated restrictions remaining prevalent, many malicious actors have used the opportunity to update their phishing email campaigns. The article linked below explains some of...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:45 PM

Limited Part-Time Offers

Yet AnotherJob Scam

The email below is an example of a recent job scam phishing email that has been going around campus. This email, like many other job scam emails, tries to trick users into giving up their personal...

Posted: July 22, 2020, 2:38 PM

Tips to Help Protect Against Smishing Scams

Scammer Don't Just Use Email

Smishing scams are a type of phishing scam which occurs when a malicious actor sends text messages or direct messages. They follow a similar pattern of acting as if they were from a trusted source...

Posted: July 17, 2020, 12:40 PM

SIM Swap Scams

Make Sure Your Phone Stays Yours

With so many online services associating phone numbers with a person’s identity, it is more important than ever to ensure that malicious actors cannot take control of your number. However, a...

Posted: July 14, 2020, 8:31 PM

Securing Mobile Devices

Stay Secure Online

Mobile devices are now an integral part of our daily lives. They make communication and access to information incredibly convenient from virtually anywhere. This convenience can make it easy to...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:36 PM

Phishing scam exploits Black Lives Matter

Don't Click On Unrecognized Attachments

Forbes posted an article of a phishing attack discovered by Abuse.ch. This attack is using a Black Lives Matter-themed email phishing campaign with the goal of having readers unknowingly install...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:30 PM

Work-From-Home Scams Targeting College Students

"To Good To Be True"

According to the article linked below, a recent work-from-home scam has been targeting college students. These malicious actors are targeting students via emails that appear to be sent from a...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:08 PM

Tips for online purchasing during COVID-19

Scamming Websites Are Selling Fake Products

With COVID-19 causing many to shop online instead of in person, many scamming websites have appeared selling fake products. The Better Business Bureau created a list of tips for shopping online...

Posted: July 13, 2020, 4:03 PM